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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-15
a.rsssIsias tho Catholic Church

1T. Paul, MINI, August l4.-Dr.
Michigan has recently asserted in tho
North American Review that the Ger.
mans were making n united effort TO
GermanlEs the Catholic Church In the
Northwest, and Eastern newspapers
have published interviews 10 the tame
purpon. Prominent German Ca,ho'
lies here deny this, aud ssy the com.
ing German Catholic Congfesl At Chi
csgo has no such object. Delegates
from ~. Paul would oppose any such
movement. Bishop ireland says "the
Catholics OF German birth or descent
In America are making no attempt 10
Germanlzs either church or country.
Assertions 10 the contrary are founded,
40 far 40 they have any foundation,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-15

AUGUSTA gA.--Lo mbafd's foundry
was burned today. Lcss, $4,000.
The Press., 1887-02-24

The pupils of the High school, feeling the need of 2 plano in connection with their music work in school, have in hand plan toward this end. In connection with their literature work this term they have been studying Shakaapeare's Mer chant of Venice, and next Wednesdas evening will give the dialogue of the fam ous trial scene at Oronoco Hall, the pro- ceeds to go toward the rental or purchase of piano. Though attempting no elabo- rate presentation of this scene, their pa tent and painstaking effort to provide means for the improvement of their school opportunities, should meet with hearty en- conragement from the public.
The Press., 1887-02-24
WILMINGTON.

! t
 ---Miss Esther Phillips of Andover spent last Sunday in town, meeting with old friends at church.
 Hattie Robbins is visiting her sister at East Hartford. She intends to spend some two weeks there.
 -George Wilson returns from Windsor April 4th next, and resumes farming at the old place.
 Anne G. Dimock returned to her du. ties as hospital nurse in New York on Tuesday.
 Leander Hull's farm, moving thither April 1st.
 Another old and respected resident has passed away. Mrs. Louisa Wheaton, wife of John B. Whitford, died at her home, near Sharp's mill, on Friday even- tug last, at the age of 75 years. Her mem- .',ry will be held in kindly regard by her old neighbors and friends, especially in the Col. Merrlck neighborhood and at the Hollow, where she spent most of her mar rid life. She had been au invalid for many years her end, however, came quite unexpectedly. Much sympathy is felt for her life companion, ssUncle John, !" who is himself in feeble health. He will make his home, for the present, it is said, with his niece. Mrs. Legrand Johnson.
 -Wilson W. Curtis is now living with his bfother. Selden, at the depot.
 Mir. Tomlinson has not yet decided npon his future home. Sale was made of bis entire stock, hay, farming tools, &c., to the party who bought the farm last week.
 John B. Whitford has good years old Devon COW to sell.
 -Hitching- posts near our school houses would be a good thing. Even the best school-house in town has none.
 Jenny L. Sharp is slowly improving.
The Press., 1887-02-24
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NSSA1A~@oN C. q -. E
 MT. Rockwell Keeney, in company with MT. George Keeney and family, have gone to Jacksonville, Florida, where they are expecting to remain for some time.
 A calico ball was held in Somersville last Tuesday evening.
 MT. F. R. Percival spent the Sabbath in town.
 A fire broke out last Thursday morn. ing in the house occupied by Mir. Jerome Washburn, but was fortunately extinguish- ed before much damage was done.
 A party of sixteen were invited to the Elmwood last Wednesday evening for a game of drive whist. A most delightful evening was spent by all.
 Measles are quite prevalent in Son. ersville.
 Note the trustees sale of farm, tools, stock, etc, advertised in another column for next Wednesday at 10 a. m. Assigned estate of Andrew Billings.
The Press., 1887-02-24

The Buffalo Express says that system of heating cars by steam from the locomo- tive has been in use for four years on the Dunkirk, Alieghany Valley and Pittsburg road. The system is described as ''simple, inexpensive, quickly adjusted, aud easily adapted to the conditions of the weather. :" The engineer who runs train that uses this system says 'The amount of steam taken from the boiler is scarcely percepti- ble, and the required pressure of steam is maintained without any additional effort or apparent increase of the quantity of fuel used" -.
The Press., 1887-02-24

Dr. Funk, one of the publishers of The Voice, the prohibition organ, made mis- take in an address before meeting for the furtherence of the Curley high license bill, in New York, on Sunday evening. He said "Mr. Blaine says that drinking has decreased, and great many people think MT. Blaine will yet be president of the United States" This statement pro. duced roar of applause that swelled and subsided only to swell again louder than before, lasting several minutes.
The Press., 1887-02-24
CENTRAL CLOTHING HOUSE.,
AT THE

ANNUAL CLoSNGoUT SALE of WINTER CLOTHING at the 'a..ar. ..s CENTRAL CLOTHING HOUSE s.. begins GREAT BREAK
 in Prices Heavy Over
 $46O, O 6 worsted ov@coat for sZ5O, anda all
 goods propOrtiOnary low. E#-
The Press., 1887-02-24
HOLLAND. tFRoM ssRETsEL.,Y


 John Rounds has returned from Kan sas, whithsr he went last summer.
 The grand army bean bake and dance, Feb. 11th, drew out quite a large party, and added some $8 or $10 to the quarter masters stores.
 The rehearsals of the cantata of Re- becca are progressing favorably, and the date of the presentation will be announced soon.
 The grange goat or other animal (if any is used) must have rather hard time of it At the last regular meeting 20 candidates were given two degrees of the mystery of the P. of H.
 -The severe thunder shower of Friday evening extingnished the dance of the So cial Club for that evening, but the club survives, and will have one on the next regular night, unless the town meeting warned for Saturday next vote that the Town Hall cannot be used for such pur. poses. The meeting is warned to see il the town will allow the hall to be used fol any other than town business-rent free and to see if the town will appoint @ iani ltor to have charge of the hall.
 The ladies of the Baptist church had pleasant evening for their supper Tues day. These suppers are very pleasant af fairs, and not being expensive are enjoyed by many. i5m
 Although the thunder shower: on Fri day evening was a hard one, no damage is reported in this town, yet some of the tim i'd ones got little nervous over the, viviG flashes, loud detonations and long reverb erations that followed. There will be donation given Rev MT. Ackley at his residence next Wednes day afternoon and evening, March 2d.
The Press., 1887-02-24
ELLINGTON.
CorrespOndence

Preaching may be expected at both churches at the Pond next Sunday.
 A pleasant party of about 70 met al the house of Mir. James Stacy. a mile ol two west of the Pond, last Thursday ev ening, at which an excellent supper wal provided, and which was enlivened by fint music in connection with the violin. orgar and flute. Among the number preseni were many happy children.
The Press., 1887-02-24
MONsON.
GooRREsPoNDENos.l

The play, "Our Folks" presented by the young people of the Universalist parish on Tuesday evening in Central Hall, was well acted throughout, and gave much sat- isfaction to an audience of between four and five hundred. The great hall pre- scented fine appearance, and the ample stage with its abundant and pleasing scene ry added much to the attractions of tn. drama After the play some fifty or sixty couples enjoyed social dance.
 There are many here who are anxious to have the Stafford company come up and act ''The New Secretary on this stage.
 The venerable Dr. Clark of the Hol- low, and Mir. John G. Leach of Worcester. Mass, recently of Stafford, were here on the street, sightseeing yesterday. The good doctor bears the weight of his eighty years with form as erect and a step al most as nimble as in his prime
 Miss Ella J. Bradway was astonished on her return from school Friday night, to find that a company of friends had braved the battle of the clements, to pay a long expected evenings visit. Upon en- terlng her room, she wondered why her mother should take SO much pains to GOV. CT up the clothes frames slight inspect ion increased her wonder as to who had been leaving an organ there but when she unveiled the beautiful black walnut writing desk it all became clear to her. Only about ten per cent of the expected company were present, three of them be- ing teachers, but it is hoped that on some more suspicious evening there is another "good time coming" when she will have an opportunity to thank them all for the | most acceptable emblem of their friend ship that could possibly have been pre- sented.
 Schools closed on Friday last.
 Thomas Horton shot fox near the old quarry the other day.
 l "A correspondent writes Quite an en- tartainment was furnished in one house in Monson, Saturday night, Feb. 12th, in which four men took an active part, with one spectator as the audience, They pro- cured barrel of cider, and lmbibed pret- l ty freely of i'. Two of them were playing checkers, and one who was getting supper invited one of the checker players to stay l to supper with him. He accepted the in. vitation. When it was ready he said he wished to finish the game first. This seemed to enrage the proprietor, who step. I ped up to the table and snatched of the table cloth, lamp and checkers, all upon the floor. He then smashed his stove threw his supper upon the floor, fried pork and other edibles being promiscously scat tered about. The house would have burned had not cider been turned on freely to put it out. One of the four, who livec in the other part of the house went home and at intervals the others would open hil door and throw in q pail of cider. He would return the complement by throwing stones at them, and thus they spent tht night.
 Mrs. Hull Robbins retired as we'll a, usual Saturday night, was taken sick or Sunday morning with pneumonia, anG l died on Tuesday, Feb. 10th, aged 75 years
The Press., 1887-02-24
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SOUTH COVENTRY.

 I SOUTH COVENTRY. A. $. Plnxns. Local Rditor and Busineap Manage T of Coventry Local Register, --JudoinQ by the number of intoxicated persons seen round the streets this week "the reputation clause" might be worked up to good purpose. The schools in Dist. 1 had holiday Tuesday.
 We heard phebe calling in the woods yesterday morning.
 -ssAunt" Rhoda Spencer completes hel 91st year next Sunday.
 -Chas. D. Hine, secretary State Board of Education, lectures on education at the Congregational church next Monday even. ing.
 If the person who lost cane on Gross street f. W days since wilfdescrihe the ar ticle to Martin Parker he can recover his property.
 -"Tbe Mouse Trap. ". D. Howell's. last extravaganza, i to he given by loca' talent at the Congregational vestry nexi Wednesday evening. The proceeds gre 70 be used for the benefit of the publ c library.
 -"Confessions of Reformed Humor- ist, 7 one of the best things ever written by R ,bert J. Burdette, is in the March Lip. pincott
 The incest pansies we ever grew came from seed bought of h. W. Goodell. Dwight, Mass, who, for 10 cents, sends 5 packages of flower seed, his selection.
 A daughter of Oramel Post, Brattle- loo,n-> 1xyoo 1v1rsa1 iT1 At.n Nakhou uoIa cemetery last Saturday.
 Schools in district 2, close tomorrow
 The orange supper at the Methodist vestry drew large crowd, which was well served. Proceeds 1928. A pleasing feat ure of the entertainments given by the diff shown by both.
 James Squires slaves A, twisted hickory whip stocks.
 UNION.@
 Rev. Dryden ". Phelps, who camped two summers at Lake Mashapaug, was or dained Feb 18th as pastor in Wilmington, Vermont.
 (Csrrespondence)
 The entertainment given by the e. A R. post No "A was complete success, the hall being completely filled. The proceeds will be used to buy uniforms for the com rades. The post heartily thank Messrs Franklin and Williams for instrumental and Mrs. Upham and MT. Howard for vocal music, which helped to make the affair so successful.
 The schools in town are all closed. Miss Nettie Kinney closed in district No. on Saturday, having given good satisfac- ton as a teacher.
 The schools for the past few years have ben diminishing rapidly. The two largest schools in town are No. and 8, the only schools that have thirty weeks in year, No. not averaging over IS schol- ars, and in the three other districts not over 8. There are quite number of schol- ars in town who do not attend school at all. some being taught at home where they have good advantages, while others do not improve the opportunities of school or home teaching.
 An enjoyable time the young people had Tuesday evening, the 18th, at the oyster supper at Mrs. Hattie Marceys..
 A severe thunder shower passed over ' his place last Friday evsbing, not . very common occurrence this time of the year. Rev. Mir. Pearce will hold a prayer meeting next Sabbath evening, at Lyman tiscox's, Rock Meadow.
 -J.W. Winch has been appointed not ary public, and is prepared to do any busi- ness requiring his services.
The Press., 1887-02-24
MANSFIELD.

In consequence of the recent incen- diary barn burning, the town of Mansfield has voted liberal reward to be paid for the apprehension and conviction of incen- daries
The Press., 1887-02-24
ASHFORD.

George Winchenford sawed his right hand nearly off with circular saw. Dr. Newton amputated the thumb, and expects to save the rest of the hand.
The Press., 1887-02-24
PATIENTS % oS,sinsa for new l9ysR, Tt

ID obtained for new inventions Y "A 4E1N 1 O or for improvements in old ones Caveats, Infringements, TTade-Marks, and all patent business promptly attended to. INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BERN REJECTED may stil in most cases, be patented by us. Being opposite the U. S. Patent Ofce, and engaged in PA patents in less time than those who remote from Washington.
 search in the Patent Oee and advise to Its patent ability, FREE OF CHARGE. Correspondence conf dentiai; fees reasonable; and NO CHARGE UN- LESS PATENT IS OBTAINED.
 We refer by permission to the City Postmaster and to the Superintendent of the Post Oce Money Order Division in Washington. For special references cir 1 cular, advice, &c., address,
 C. A. SNOW & CO,
The Press., 1887-02-24
HOME NEWS
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 {usttar under thIs head oight cents per line.l "A. ". Walker is selling Folding Bustles for 38 cents each, for $1. Same as lady agent sold from 55 to 75 cepts each
 Special sale of Ladies' Cotton Under wear and Hamburgs at A. w. Walkers. Lovers of art should visit the tenth an- nual art exhibition at Gil s galleries, Spring field This valuable exhibition closes with this month.
 -Oatawaba and Malaga Grapes at Ellis Great bargains in Ribbons for fancy work at A. w. Walkers.
 Good Oranges 1oc. dozen at Ellis. Indian River Florida Oranges at Ellis -I have just received several very desirable bonds in sums of $20O, $25O, and $S5O, shall offer them for sale but a short time. Aiva- rado Howard.
 -Regular monthly meetings of Winter Post, G. A. R., the 1st and Sd Monday even ings of each month. Sure, Safe, Chick, Dr. Hero's Cough Syrup. Work done to order. Terms reasonable Julie E. Pemberton.
 Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Line Lowest Rates; Prompt Service; Direct Wires Stafford Springs office National Bank
 
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 --Gentlemen, try pair of the W. E. Ham ley $500 shoe warranted, and yeau will nave no others. They are made in Button, Bal and Congress, plain and cap toe, and are for sale only by sign of the big boot, W. Han- ley.
 Get your Tea at the cash store. I guar antee to suit you in quality at one-third less price than you have been paying elsewhere. J. A. Pemberton.
 -Yon will always find the largest stock, the lowest prices and most reliable goods at Hanley's Shoe Store.
 Goods at lowest cash prices at Pember- toms Cash Store
 Try Dr. Hero's Cough Syrup, at Taft's.- Libby, McNeil & Libby's cooked corn beef, two b. cans, 15 cents at Pemberton's Cash Store.
 Florida oranges 15 cents dozen at Pem-. berton's Cash Store
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

SENATOR RAHM told the truth when he said
he was not wanted on the Senate committee to
investigate the Insane Asylum, because it
was known that he would insist upon going to
the bottom of things. The committee was
appointed to whitewash, and only calciminers
could be trusted. The Senate declined abso-
lutely to even consider Mr.. Illusions resolu-
tion providing that the inquiry should be
searching and thorough. It was intended
only to vindicate the Democratic party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17
and conditions, where, for some reason or
other, it seems impossible to have clean,
wholesome and economical management.

REPRESENTATIVE REYNOLDS has bill be-
fore the House providing that in ali common
schools of the State the studies provided by
law shall be taught in the English language.
It will be a surprise, we apprehend, to most
people of Indiana to know that there are more
than one hundred common schools wherein
the studies are taught in foreign language.
This ought not to be tolerated for day
longer than may be necessary to enact Mr..
Reynolds's bill into law. But it should be
enlarged and amended so as to do away with
the compulsory teaching of foreign language
in schools of any grade. An amendment of
that sort would greatly simplify the school
problem in this city, where large saving
could be made by doing away with the teach
ing of German in the High-school and which,
we are confident is opposed by large ma
jority of the people and taxpayers, in view of
the circumstances. To deprive hundreds, if
not thousands, Of children of necessary
school privileges in the primary and lower
grades in order to teach smattering of German
to the pupils in the High-school for no practical
purpose whatever, is violation of the funda-
mental principle upon which the public school
system is based But, whether such an en-
largement Of the bill is made or not, there
should be no further liberation of the teach
ing Of common schools anywhere exclusively
in any foreign language.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17
A VALUABLE MAN,

The performance of Mr.. Boston Corbett in
the Kansas Legislature stamps him as man
of mark. He proved this once before. when
he shot Wilkes Booth. It was out Of graft
tude for this service, and because he was in
needy circumstances, that the Kansas House
of Representatives elected him Assistant
Dcor-keeper. They builded better than they
knew, for it seems he is able to keep not only
the door, but the whole House. When he APP
peared on the floor of the House, before it
convened, decorated with two revolvers, box
of cartridges and drawn sword, he was, to all
intents and purposes, complete door-keeper.
The negro attendant in the hall, impressed by
Corbetts commanding appearance, left imme-
diately. So did the Sergeant-at-arms, when
Corbett told him to, and emphasized his re-
quest with cooked revolver EN-
boldened by this success, Corbett started
on hunt for the Speaker. Speakers
are scarce in Kansas, and Corbett probably
thought it would make him famous to kill
one. If it had been presiding officer of the
Senate he wanted to kill, his mania could be
readily accounted for. He did not find the
Speaker, but encountered member who re-
sembled him. When the member discovered
what Corbett wanted, he threw up his hands
and declared he was not the Speaker. He
was no pretender, and Corbett spared him.
Later, he took possession Of one of the gal
leries of the House and held it till noon.
when he sent word to the House to adjourn,
or he would come and dispense them. AS it
was about the usual time for adjourning the
House did SO subsequently squad Of
police moved the previous question on Cor
bett and captured him. A probate judge
organized to convict, has adjudged him in
sane, and he will be confined in an asylum.
This is a clear case Of persecution. Corbett
is not insane. He had evidently been study
ing parliamentary law, and was practicing on
the House. His methods were somewhat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

WILL the Sentinel, who has read Mr.. Will
lam Henderson out of the party because he is
opposed to forging tally-sheets and stealing
Offices, be kind enough to tell us whether it
recognizes Mr.. A. B. Conduit as Democrat;
and what is the standing of James L. Mitch
ell, who says he will do all in his power to
detect and convict the scoundrels, should the
duty devolve upon him as prosecutor of the
Criminal Courta This is highly reprehensible
conduct in Democrat, if we are to take the
Sentinel as the fountain Of pure and unde-
filed Democracy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

ury, why did he have to wait its coming be-
fore he could make his settlement If it was
money belonging to the State Treasury that
he had loaned to Mr.. Landers, then how is he
going to get over the penalties prescribed by
Section 5636 of the Revised Statutesg How,
too, about the interest on the Hamilton county
order for $10,00Gl bow about the 4 per cent.
interest the Sentinel says he charged Mr.. Hills
The Attorney may, probably, inquire
into these matters.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

REFERRING to a rumor that Mr.. William
Henderson was offered the position of Police
Commissioner as a Democrat, the Sentinel
says:
1--WE were certainly not aware that Mr..
Henderson was claiming any utilization with
the Democratic party. This gentleman has
most assuredly not been acting as Democrat
since the organization of the Republican Com
mittee of One Hundred, Of which he was and
is the central figure"
Mr.. Henderson is Democrat of the old
school and gentleman of the highest char
acter. He was good enough Democrat to be
the trusted political adviser and manager for
Thomas A. Hendricks, and, in fact, has never
been anything but a Democrat in politics
But he is an honest honorable man, and be-
cause he is opposed to the tactics of the Sim
Coy gang and to altering tally-sheets, making
false returns, and stealing Offices by means Of
midnight crimes the Sentinel undertakes to
read him out of the party. Mr.. Henderson
has acted as a Democrat with the Committee
of One Hundred in its efforts to discover the
perpetrators of the late tally-sheet frauds in
this county, and, therefore, is informed by
the Sentinel that he cannot claim any affilia-
ton with the Democratic party In other
words, it gives notice that honesty in politics
is incompatible with Democracy, and that no
man is to be accounted Democrat unless he
approves and defends such crimes as those
now under investigation in this city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-17

If a legislative committee will examine
the woman's prison, which is under the con-
troll of three female trustees, they will find no
filthy cells, unclean bedding or other sign of
neglect from roof to foundation. Had a
woman been on the board Of directors of the
Jeffersonville prison, it is just possible that
the abuses now discovered would have been
detected and remedied long ago; but Repre-
sentative Crosses bill proposing such change
is antagonized by various statesmen because
s'women are not qualified for such positions. I"